Accounts Assistant

Job in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 0BX, England, UK

Listing for: The Methodist Church in Britain

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-10-30

Job specializations:

Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Administrative/Clerical
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Office Administrator/ Coordinator

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 33 GBP Hourly GBP 33.00 HOUR

The Watling Street Practice and Primary Care Network needs a part-time accounts assistant to support the Financial Controller and Business Manager. The work centres on bookkeeping, processing supplier and payroll payments, and preparing NHS and PCN claims for enhanced services. The post is 22.5 hours across three days, with flexible working and compressed hours encouraged. Bookkeeping experience and accounting software skills are essential;

NHS finance experience is desirable.

What the job involves

Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records for the practice and PCN, including coding, bank reconciliations and the cash book
Process invoices, receipts and expense claims and enter transactions into the accounting system
Prepare supplier payment runs for approval and set up electronic bank payments
Collate and process monthly payroll information for submission to payroll providers
Prepare and submit enhanced services (DES/LES) and PCN claims, tracking deadlines and reconciling income
Monitor and reconcile incoming payments, including NHS income streams
Manage petty cash and reconcile as required
Support PCN financial administration, including ARRS workforce costs and expenditure tracking
Assist the Financial Controller with monthly accounts, external audit preparation and year-end processes
Keep organised digital and paper records under data protection rules and handle sensitive information confidentially
Follow financial controls, and identify and elevate discrepancies promptly
Support ad-hoc finance tasks as requested

What’s required Experience

Bookkeeping or finance administration experience
Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage or Quick Books
Competent in Excel and basic financial spreadsheets

Skills & knowledge

Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Good communication and working closely within a small finance team
Working to deadlines and managing workload independently

Other

Reliable, organised and methodical
High integrity when handling confidential information
Proactive with a willingness to learn
Team player, supportive and professional
Comfortable working in a busy administrative environment

Nice to have

Experience in NHS finance, General Practice or PCN administration
Experience with NHS claims (DES, LES, PCN)
Experience with Xero accounting software
Understanding of payroll processes
AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent bookkeeping qualification

What’s offered

NHS pension scheme
28 days annual leave rising to 33 with length of service, pro rata
Bank holidays plus a day off for your birthday
NHS discounts with a large number of retailers via Bluelight card
Free wellbeing resources for all staff
Conversations on flexible working and compressed hours encouraged